Microsoft, I feel bad. Honestly, I do. First you copy everything that Apple does and you fail miserably (don’t even ask me or I’ll bring up the Zune) and now you want to copy Apple’s retail strategy. I took you … Continued
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∞ Seriously Microsoft, a Guru in your retail stores?
I really need to stop being so surprised at the lengths companies will go to to copy the success of Apple’s products, culture, and now apparently, even its retail stores.
∞ Palm reports Apple to the USB Implementers Forum
Palm didn’t wait for Apple to take the next step in its ongoing battle to have the Pre sync with iTunes.
∞ Microsoft reports earnings: it's a bloodbath
Instead of worrying about phone calls from Apple concerning its “Laptop Hunter” ad campaign, maybe Microsoft executives should worry more about their business.
∞ Microsoft caves, changes "Laptop Hunter" ads
Microsoft admitted on Friday that it changed its “Laptop Hunter” ads, removing any mention of the price for the MacBook Pro.
∞ Palm re-enables Pre iTunes sync
Let the games begin. You knew that Apple was going to disable Palm Pre syncing in iTunes, right? And of course, you knew that Palm was going to come back with an update that would allow its users to sync … Continued
∞ Apple withdrawals legal threats against Wiki, EFF drops lawsuit
The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) is dropping its lawsuit against Apple after the company withdrew its legal threats against Bluwiki.
∞ Will Apple partner with Verizon on a tablet?
A partnership between Apple and Verizon has been the source of rumors for many months — according to one source the two companies may team up on a tablet.
∞ Apple reports $1.23 billion profit
Apple on Tuesday reported a $1.23 billion profit on $8.34 billion revenue for its third fiscal quarter.
∞ Duke puts classic TV commercials on iTunes U
Remember hearing this on TV?
∞ What really happened with Apple and the "Laptop Hunter" ads
A big deal was made last week about a phone call from Apple legal to Microsoft asking them to stop running its “Laptop Hunter” ads. The way it was portrayed was that Apple was feeling the pressure from the ads … Continued
∞ Microsoft retail: Like putting a junkyard next to a Mercedes dealer
So, Microsoft has announced they will begin opening retail stores this fall. I actually laughed out loud when I heard the next part–they will put some of them right next to Apple retail stores.
∞ Apple's 1.5 billion apps and why you should care
Apple kicked off Tuesday morning by releasing some of the latest download numbers from the App Store. You may be thinking that’s just another press release slinging a bunch of numbers around, but you should really stop and take a … Continued
∞ Apple celebrates App Store's first birthday
The App Store turns one today. Apple is recognizing the occasion with a special page showing some of its favorite apps.
∞ Apple, Nintendo, Sony sued for patent infringement
Shared Memory Graphics filed a lawsuit last Thursday accusing Apple, Nintendo and Sony of copyright infringement, according to court documents obtained by The Loop.
∞ Apple Store shooter caught on video
The Arlington Police Department released surveillance footage of the man responsible for the shooting of an Apple Store employee in Virginia on Friday.
∞ Shooting at Apple Store leaves one injured
An armed robber shot and injured an Apple employee at Apple’s Clarendon retail location has left one person injured, according to a report on NBC Washington.
Apple retail stores can now replace broken iPhone screens
Apple has expanded the services offered by its retail stores to include fixing damaged iPhone screens.
∞ Apple employees report Steve Jobs "looking good"
Steve Jobs officially returned to the Apple campus on Monday, taking over his duties as the company’s CEO.
∞ Apple confirms Steve Jobs returned to work
Apple confirmed on Monday that Apple CEO Steve Jobs has returned to work.
∞ Harvard Business Review hates Steve Jobs' style
I read with amazement this morning, an article on Harvard Business Review about Steve Jobs. Bill Taylor recognizes the impact of what Jobs has done over his career, but cautions about following in the man’s footsteps.
∞ Apple: We won't distribute porn
Yesterday, I reported that Apple had allowed the first softcore iPhone porn app entry into the App Store. Shortly after, the app disappeared and I immediately blamed Apple only to apologize later for jumping the gun.
∞ Apple's netbook and why we'll never see it
Deep in the hallways of Apple’s Cupertino headquarters sits an Apple netbook. That’s right, it’s there, but it will never see the light of day. Why? Because it’s just like every other netbook, and thankfully, that’s just not good enough … Continued
∞ Hospital confirms Steve Jobs’ liver transplant
Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tn. on Tuesday confirmed that Apple CEO Steve Jobs did have a liver transplant two months ago at the hospital. Jobs gave the hospital permission to release the information, officials said.
∞ Judge lifts stay, allows Psystar, Apple case to proceed
Judge Robert A. Mark has lifted an automatic stay of proceedings from Mac clone-maker Psystar’s bankruptcy filing. The move allows Apple to continue its copyright infringement suit against the company.
∞ Apple updates Final Cut Pro, AirPort and Time Capsule
Apple on Tuesday released an update for its professional video software, Final Cut Pro, as well as an updated firmware version for its wireless AirPort Base Station and Time Capsule.
∞ Who really pays for Apple's $30 credit to iPhone 3G S customers
Apple marketed the hell out the iPhone 3G S, getting its customers worked up into a frenzy, so they would all want the iPhone 3G S. And it worked, throngs of people pre-ordered and ran to the stores to buy … Continued
∞ Steve Jobs returns to Apple, at least for a visit
Steve Jobs has been spotted on the Apple campus by a Reuters reporter and several employees, who reported the sighting to CNBC.
∞ Apple: Jobs returning at the end of June
Questions about Apple CEO Steve Jobs’ health resurfaced this weekend after the Wall Street Journal reported that he had a liver transplant during his leave of absence. However, Apple said Jobs is still coming back at the end of June.
∞ Apple note warns Pre, RIM customers about iTunes sync
You just knew it was going to happen sooner or later. Apple on Tuesday quietly released a tech note saying that it doesn’t support syncing third-party digital media players with iTunes.